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Cryptocurrencies settle after Walmart hoax

Excitement around litecoin following fake news that tied the digital currency to a partnership with the retail

Cryptocurrencies steadied and litecoin was rising modestly on 14 September following a hoax that tied the digital currency to a partnership with retail giant Walmart. 

Litecoin was up 3.61% at $179.77 on Tuesday. Other cryptocurrencies traded higher, with bitcoin up 2.81% to $45,866.

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